Planning Technician

This classification provides support to the Planning Department in the preparation, processing, organization and maintenance of information, records and materials; assisting the public, identifying customer needs, and applying a broad knowledge of department processes and requirements. This includes communicating information to others and appropriately receiving, screening, reviewing and verifying documents or materials. REQUIREMENTS: * High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by at least 6 months of responsible customer service experience in a related field OR a satisfactory combination of experience and training that would demonstrate possession of the requirements of this position. * Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Oregon driver\'s license within 90 days of hire date. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Specific knowledge or experience related to assigned department or program area including, but not limited to State of Oregon land development rules, and GIS mapping experience. JOB DUTIES: * Conduct research, compile, and analyze data, write, and present staff reports, develop background information for inclusion in reports. Compile documents, forms, letters, reports and statistical records. * Receive, process and review and, under direction, make decisions for permits. Apply applicable policies and procedures in determining completeness of application and in assessing fees. Prepare administrative reports. * Attend meetings and take minutes; meetings may take place outside of normal business hours. Provide technological and technical support for meetings as necessary. * Assist public and government agencies in person, by telephone, by e-mail and other electronic means, direct calls and individuals to appropriate source. Use knowledge of applicable land use regulations to perform varied counter work and answer questions related to departmental programs; assist public in locating and obtaining various materials, information and in completing forms, permits, licenses and applications; schedule department appointments. * Conduct basic field investigations to obtain information, post signs and/or stakes at properties. * Utilize GIS software and/or other resources to develop maps from information gathered from various data sources including layers and way points from internal and external agencies. * Perform complex filing and record keeping duties where several systems are utilized; conduct file and record searches; index and cross-index records; microfilm records; log documents for public record. * Operate a variety of office equipment which includes automated equipment utilizing specialized databases and systems, microfilm, microfische, copying and scanning equipment; enter and retrieve a variety of data; review resulting reports and printouts for accuracy. * Maintain a variety of fiscal and department records; collect and record cash payments; write receipt and code and/or post to departmental records, balance, prepare and deposit receipts; maintain client files, records, and other pertinent materials alphanumerically; prepare reports. * Receive, review, correct and record documents and reports. * Receive, record, and distribute incoming department mail.